The Marram Collection has been granted planning permission for its new St Andrews hotel on the site it acquired in 2022.
It means that The Ardgowan Hotel, near The Old Course, will now undergo an extensive £7.5 million restoration, refurbishment, and redesign to transform it into a luxury boutique hotel.
As part of the restoration, all accommodation will be consolidated into one connected building and, along with a rear extension, it will increase capacity from 36 to 44 luxury rooms. The new bar and restaurant will expand from 44 to over 70 seats.
Kathryn McNairn will continue as General Manager at the new hotel.
Kathryn, who joined Marram last year and brings over 10 years of experience in Scotland’s hospitality industry to the role, said: “We’re incredibly proud to officially break ground on what will become a cornerstone of The Marram Collection in the heart of St Andrews. This project has been expertly designed to honour the heritage of the site while introducing a new standard of boutique hotel to the town.
“This transformation will create a welcoming retreat that blends warmth, comfort and considered design for golfers, locals, and visitors alike. We look forward to unveiling a space that not only celebrates the spirit of St Andrews but also supports the local community through new opportunities and meaningful partnerships.”
The property is scheduled to officially open to the public next year and is expected to create up to 50 new jobs in the area.
The Ardgowan Hotel joins sister properties, The Leddie Hotel in Aberlady, East Lothian and The Bushmills Inn in Northern Ireland’s Causeway Coast as part of the Marram Collection.